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MATERIAL FOR LOUIS VUITTON BAGS
November 9, 2020IS IT LOUIS VUITTON USE REAL LEATHER?
Most of people commonly confused for material of LV handbag. LV did use genuine high quality leather but only 3 types of their design which is
1. Epi Leather
Louis Vuitton Epi Leather is mainly used for Louis Vuitton products. It is a pigmented smooth leather, which has a characteristic embossing and is reminiscent of boarded grain. Due to the pigmentation, the leather is weather resistant. Epi leather is available in various colors.
2. Monogram Vernis
The word is French for varnish because the finish is smooth and shiny. This material was first introduced by designer Marc Jacobs in 1998, only shortly after he took over at Louis Vuitton.
The LV stamp is clearly visible as it is set in a soft calfskin that is then coated with a finishing to deliver the sparkling look of Vernis Louis Vuitton leather. Preferred by men and women for the gleaming finish and brilliant sparkle in sunlight, the bags and other accessories made with Monogram Vernis can take any outfit to the next level.
3. Monogram Empreinte
This ultra-soft yet durable calf leather is commonly used for handbags, wallets, and other accessories, including cardholders.
Designed slightly heavier than bags made of canvas, Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte leather items are known for being easy to clean and soft to the touch even after years of use. The unique embossed style makes all Louis Vuitton leather goods ideal for those with a lush lifestyle.
SO, WHAT IS ACTUAL MATERIAL USED FOR THE OTHER DESIGNS OF LOUIS VUITTON BAGS?
Many people got mistaken that material used for LV bags such as Damier and Monogram is actually made from leather. You are wrong girl, because it is actually made from high quality cotton CANVAS. LV canvas can fool a lot of people. This canvas look like ordinary leather, buy it may surprise you to know that is in fact, a canvas.
Besides leather, Louis Vuitton bags are made of other materials that you may recognize in both monogrammed and plain colors.
Here is a short material guide to other types of Louis Vuitton bags:
- Monogram Canvas
- Damier Ebene and Damier Azuar Canvas
- Monogram Multicolor Canvas
- Monogram Canvas Print